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Yes, some people say to me youre too skinny, but never a skinny person says that to me, only people who could lose a few
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"Yes, some people say to me you're too skinny, but never a skinny person says that to me, only people who could lose a few pounds say that"

- Karl Lagerfeld

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In this quote, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is attending to the criticism he gets for his thin body. He acknowledges that some people have actually talked about his weight, however notes that it is never ever other thin people who make these remarks. Rather, it is generally those who are not as slim and may feel insecure about their own bodies. Lagerfeld's declaration highlights the social pressure to conform to a particular body type and the tendency for individuals to forecast their own insecurities onto others. It likewise sheds light on the double standard that exists when it pertains to body shaming, as thinner people are often slammed while those who are obese are frequently ignored.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Karl Lagerfeld somewhere between September 10, 1938 and today. He was a famous Designer from Germany. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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